Unusual Solutions: Decode the Skull Riddle in Baldur's Gate 3

So, you find yourself in Act 3, kicking it off in the scenic town of Rivington. Take in the view of Baldur's Gate from afar, just beyond the Wyrm's Crossing bridge. But be warned – this picturesque town isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Step out of line, and you might end up in Wyrm's Rock Prison faster than you can say, "I'm innocent!"

Behind Bars and Beyond

Getting pinched in this neck of the woods puts you smack dab in Wyrm's Rock Prison. Crossing the bridge? Get ready for a security shakedown – they're not just checking your pockets for loose change. The Steel Watcher guard? Oh, they might recognize you, and boom – party arrested. Take it in stride, though; opting for the peaceful arrest lands you and your gang behind bars.

The Unusual Chat with a Skull

Picture this: you're locked up, all your gear confiscated, and then you spot it – a quirky talking skull on a shelf in your cell. Naturally, you strike up a conversation. Here's where it gets interesting – pass an Arcana check to unravel the skull's mystery. Nail a Persuasion check, and the skull ditches the fancy talk, going straight shooter on you. The deal? Your freedom in exchange for solving a couple of brain teasers. Slip up, and poof – guards, no weapons, and you're back to square one.

Cracking the Skull's Riddles

The first brain buster goes like this: "I fly, but not through the sky. I say Goodbye at night and hello in the morning. I am part of you and follow wherever you go. I wear only black and run from the light. Yet, without it, I couldn't exist. Who am I?" Drumroll, please – the answer: A Shadow.

Now, onto riddle number two: "I am beaten and battered but never break. My crown has felt the strike of endless blades, yet I can never move. I never sweat, even when the summertime sun shines upon me. Who am I?" Roll out the red carpet – it's An Anvil.

Making a Sneaky Getaway

Guess what? Nail those riddles, and voila – you're back in action. Teleported in front of the loot stash, invisible and all. Quick tip: if you're a Rogue, this is your time to shine. Sneak into stealth mode, snag your Thieves Tools, and lockpick that cell door like a pro. Free the crew, gear up, and get ready for Round 2.

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